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Process Patent（PAT.1419841& 4060861）

Ashitaba is kind of extraordinary vegetation since the ancient times; FUKUUNDOU ASHITABA is
a product that amplifies the advantages of Ashitaba. The Ashitaba contains the variety of balanced nutrients and a unique element- “CHALCONE.”

Our exclusive patented process
method successfully transforms
the Ashitaba’s shape and color to
the most likely Sencha,
but also retain its high nutrition value,
which is never been made before.

Patented Process

Manufacturing process introduction of Fukuundou Ashitaba

Trim the raw Ashitaba leaves

Cutlery trims the raw Ashitaba leaves freshly delivered by the local growers

Supply

Place the trimmed Ashitaba into the steamer

Steaming Process

Cleaning and fumigation by high-pressure steam After dehydration,
move to hits-leaf machine for drying

Rough kneading

Use the rough kneading machine to finish the dehydration step
Continue with the second set of rough kneading machine

Rolling process

Unitize the water content of the dehydrated Ashitaba

Intermediate Kneading

Use the intermediate kneading machine to open up the blobbed leaves, to extract the aroma of the Ashitaba
Continue with the second set of intermediate kneading machine

Final Kneading

Use the final kneading machine to extract the sweetish, aroma, shape, and luster

Dehydration Process

Use the dryer to vaporize the excessive water
Use the heater to enhance its aroma

Fukuundou Ashitaba is completed after finishing the foregoing steps
It will be impossible to make such an excellence product if any of the above steps is missing

Manufacturing Fact

Take in the Ashitaba


The fresh Ashitaba has been move into the factory

Conveyance, Steaming, Trimming


Convey belt Crunched raw leaves being moved to the steamer		Move to steamer		From steamer to trimmer

Rough kneading, Rolling process & Intermediate Kneading


From trimmer to rough kneading machine		Rolling machine		Intermediate Kneading Machine

Final kneading, dehydration

Focus on shape; roll out the residue moisture form the core

Final steps of shrinking, luster, and kneading
There will be 5% moisture reduced from the final kneading to final dehydration

This patented manufacturing process retains the “Chalcone” from the yellow sap and shed the bitter taste from tannin; its natural Amino Acid tastes of premium Japanese tea.

About the crop of Ashitaba



	The harvest of this period is the total harvest of the year; the rest of the times is for soil maintenance. We only pick the new stems and sprouts as material, which is supplied by JA Hachijo branch, and is guarantee of quality.

Manufacturer

Hachijo Ashitaba Inc
「The content of this product is provided by Hachijo Ashitaba Inc., Hachijo Island, Tokyo.」

U.S. Distributor

Ｔ.D.Town Inc.
1-626-698-1426

Taiwan Distributor

Mikoshi International Co. Ltd.
886-2-2598-3570